November 6, 2016

10:00am

Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ

AN OPEN AND AFFIRMING CONGREGATION

An All Saints Sunday Celebration

featuring

The Westmoreland Festival Chorus

with special musical guest

George Singleton

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WE GATHER AS GOD’S PEOPLE *Please rise, in body or in spirit, at places marked with an asterisk.

Today we welcome the Westmoreland Festival Chorus

for a program of Spirituals featuring our own George Singleton

PRELUDE “Ezekial Saw de Wheel” Arr. William L. Dawson Ezekul saw de wheel, ‘way up in de mid’l of de air, Ezekul saw de wheel, ‘way in de mid’l of de air. De big wheel run by faith De lit’l wheel (an’ de big wheel) run by de grace of God A lit’l wheel in a wheel, ‘way in de mid’ of de air.

Better mind my brother how you walk on de cross, (‘way in de mid’l of de air) Your foot might slip, an’ yer soul get lost, (‘way in de mid’l of de air) Ole satan wears a club foot shoe, (‘way in de mid’l of de air) If you don’ mind he’ll slip it on you, (‘way in de mid’l of de air)

Ezekul saw de wheel, ‘way up in de mid’l of de air, Ezekul saw de wheel, ‘way in de mid’l of de air. De big wheel run by faith De lit’l wheel (an’ de big wheel) run by de grace of God

A lit’l wheel in a wheel, ‘way in de mid’ of de air. Some go to church for to sing an’ shout, (Hallelu!) Befo’ six months dey’s all turn’d out. (‘way in de mid’l of de air) Ezekul saw de wheel, ‘way up in de mid’l of de air.

CALL TO WORSHIP (Adapted from John 14:17 and I John 4:8) Rev. Alexis Kassim

One: God is Spirit, Truth and Love.

All: Let us worship and let us live in Spirit, Truth and Love.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Kassim

INTROIT “I've Been in the Storm So Long” Arr. Jeffrey Ames

I’ve been in the storm so long, I’ve been in the storm so long children, I’ve been in the storm so long, Oh give me little time to pray.

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Let me tell my mother how I come along, Give me little time to pray, With a hung down head an’ a achin’ heart, Oh, give me little time to pray.

I’ve been in the storm so long, I’ve been in the storm so long children, I’ve been in the storm so long, Oh give me little time to pray.

When I get to heaven, I’ll walk all about, Give me little time to pray. Dere’ll be nobody dere to turn me out, give me little time to pray.

I’ve been in the storm so long, I’ve been in the storm so long children, I’ve been in the storm so long, Oh give me little time to pray.

SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 24: 1-6 (adapt.) Rev. Timothy Tutt One: The earth is God’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.

All: For God has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers. One: Who shall ascend to hill of the Holy One? And who shall stand in God’s

holy place?

All: Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their

souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully. One: They will receive blessing from the Holy One, and vindication from the

God of their salvation.

All: Such is the company of those who seek God, who seek the face of the

God of our ancestors.

*HYMN “I Love My God, Who Heard My Cry” Number 511

MUSICAL SELECTION “I Want to Die Easy” Arr. Robert Shaw/Alice Parker I want to die easy when I die, Shout salvation as I fly, I want to die easy when I die.

I want to see my Jedus when I die, Shout salvation as I fly, I want to see my Jedus when I die.

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I want to go to heab’n when I die, Shout salvation as I fly, I want to go to heab’n when I die.

HYMN FOR CHILDREN “This Little Light of Mine ” During this hymn, all children are invited to gather the Children’s Collection

then come to the front for our Time for Children.

This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine, Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (Sing 2 times)

TIME FOR CHILDREN Rev. Tutt Following the Time for Children, all children are invited to Church School.

Children ages 3-5 - Yellow Room Children K-2nd Grade - Red Room

Children 3rd-5th Grades - Blue Room

HYMN “Shalom Chaverim (Peace My Friends)”

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Tutt

PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR Feel free to pray in the words or language of your tradition.

Alternative titles for God include: Mother, Loving Parent, Creator . . .

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

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*SCRIPTURE READING Luke 6: 20-31 Kim Christo One: Then Jesus looked up at his disciples and said:

All: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. One: Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.

All: Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. One: Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile

you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man.

All: Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in

heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets. One: But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.

All: Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry. One: Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep.

All: Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors

did to the false prophets. One: But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who

hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.

All: If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from

anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. One: Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your

goods, do not ask for them again.

All: Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE One: May God give us wisdom and courage for the hearing, interpreting and living out of these words.

All: Thanks be to God. Amen.

ANTHEM “Down By The Riverside” Arr. Moses Hogan Gonna lay down my burden down by the riverside, to study war no more. I ain’t gonna study war no more.

Gonna try on my sword and shield down by the riverside, to study war no more. I ain’t gonna study war no more.

Gonna try on my starry crown down by the riverside, to study war no more. I ain’t gonna study war no more.

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SERMON “Blessed are you . . .” Rev. Tutt

ANTHEM “If I Got My Ticket, Can I Ride” Arr. Robert Shaw

Lawd, if I got my ticket, can I ride? Ride away to the heaven that mornin’? Hear a big talk of the Judgement Day, You got no time to projick away! Away by and by without a doubt! Jehovah will order his train about Clean out the world and leave no sin, Tell me, please, where have you been?

Lawd, if I got my ticket, can I ride? Ride away to the heaven that mornin’? Hear a big talk of the Gospel Train, You wanna get on it? Yeah, that’s my aim! Stand at the station and patiently wait, The train is comin’ and it’s never late! So long gomin’ that it worried my mind I thought it was late, but was just on time. Lawd, if I got my ticket, can I ride? Ride away to the heaven that mornin’?

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S GOOD WORD

*CALL TO OFFERING Rev. Tutt

OFFERTORY MUSIC “There is a Balm in Gilead” Arr. William L. Dawson

*DOXOLOGY LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God from whom all blessings flow:

Praise God all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God for all that love has done;

Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One.

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION Mr. Adam Barth

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SHARING A FEAST OF GOD’S LOVE

CALL TO COMMUNION

WORDS OF INSTITUTION Rev. Kassim

SHARING A FEAST OF LOVE AND PLENTY All who find themselves in communion with God or in need of communion with God are cordially invited to share in this feast of God’s love. We will celebrate communion by intinction. Please come forward down the center aisle. Take a piece of bread and dip it in the cup. Children are welcome to take part in this celebration. They may take part in communion or receive a blessing. Please let the officiant know if your child would like communion or a blessing. If you are unable to come forward and would like to take part in the meal, please let a deacon or the officiant know.

COMMUNION MUSIC “Go Down Death” Tom Scott Creep to the bedside, (easy) Bring-a-mah servant home. Cut loose duh heart strings, (easy) Bring-a-mah servant home.

Go down death, Go down!

Preach mah glory an mah mighty name! Want you go down ana bring-a-mah servant home. Puff out duh life light, (easy) Bring-a-mah servant home.

Close down de eyelids, (easy) Bring-a-mah servant home. Go down death, Go down! Preach mah glory an mah mighty name! Want you go down ana bring-a-mah servant home.

Ho! Duh spirit say to Step to duh graveyard, (easy) Bring-a-mah servant home. Pass over hell-flame, (easy) Bring-a-mah servant home.

Go down death, Go down! Preach mah glory an mah mighty name! Want you go down ana bring-a-mah servant home.

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“I’m So Glad Trouble Don’t Last Always” Nathaniel Dett I’m so glad trouble don’t last always; O my Lord, O my Lord! What shall I do!

Make more room, Lord, in my heart for Thee; O my Lord, O my Lord! What shall I do!

I’m so glad trouble don’t last always; O my Lord, O my Lord! What shall I do!

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Mr. Barth

WE GO FORTH INTO GOD’S WORLD

*HYMN “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Number 593 Verses 1 and 3

MUSICAL SELECTION “I’m Gonna Sing Til the Spirit Arr .Moses Hogan Moves in My Heart”

I’m gonna sing ‘til the spirit moves in my heart, I’m gonna sing ‘til Jesus comes. It was grace (oh yea) that brought me (my Lord). It was grace (oh yea) that taught me (my Lord). It was grace (oh yea) that kept me (my Lord). And it’s grace that will lead me home (Hallelu)!

I’m gonna pray ‘til the spirit moves in my heart. I’m gonna pray ‘til Jesus comes. Can’t you feel the spirit movin’ I’m gonna shout ‘til the spirit moves in my heart. I’m gonna shout ‘til Jesus comes. I’m gonna sing ‘til my Jesus comes.

BENEDICTION AND PASSING THE PEACE Rev. Tutt

One: May the Peace of Christ be with you

All: And also with you. Amen. Please greet those around you with a word of welcome and peace.

Following the service please join us for Tables of Thanksgiving meal in the Social Hall.

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Welcome to Westmoreland

Welcome, guests! Please sign the Guest Register in the Narthex and/or the Friendship Register in the pew. Join us for Coffee Hour downstairs in the Social Hall. A “quiet” room to the back right of the Sanctuary has personal sound amplifiers, water and cups, cushions and a phone for emergency calls. Large-print bulletins are available from the ushers. Diaper-changing facilities are in the accessible bathroom on the Social Hall level and in the nursery in the hallway behind the Sanctuary. Restrooms are available in the hallway behind the Sanctuary and the hallway behind the Social Hall on the lower level.

Prayer and Care

Remember friends and family with kindness and prayer: Gates (friend of Sally Smith); Celso Heredia; Danielle Valenzuela (cousin Mary Ann Bernald); Ashley (friend of Sarah Frye); David Alekel (D. Lee Alekel’s brother); Charlotte Royalty (friend of Doug Gaddis); Martha Lyman (mother of Barbara Varangis); Paula Doyle (Damien Doyle’s mother); Roger Leonard (brother of Jean Lutterman); Mary Alice (friend of Sue Kirk); Sylvia Gubach (friend of Jeri Watson); Dick Marsh; Elaine Kennedy (friend of the Christo family); Frances Stickles; Frank Carlman (friend of Gary Walbridge); Lane, Meg and Scarlett Garman (friends of Lisa Holloway); Mike Billing (Amy O’Malley’s father); Amy O’Malley’s aunt Connie; Don Driemeier; Tatiana Gabriella (Patricia Frye’s Goddaughter); Anne Favo (friend of Jeri Watson); Bob Springer (Laurie Moore’s brother); Dottie Slater. If you know of someone needing support, a visit, a call, a note, a prayer, please contact the church office. New items this week listed in bold.

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Nursery Care is available from 9:00am-noon for children through age 2

9:00am Groups for Everyone Pre-school - 5th grade Children’s Choir, Mabry Room Grade 6-12 Discussion, Youth Lounge (upper level of the Church) Adults The Shout! Finding the Prophetic Voice in Unexpected Places, Library Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary

10:00am Worship Sanctuary Church School (begins after the Time for Children in worship)

Children ages 3 - 5 Yellow Classroom Children K - 2nd Grade Red Classroom Children in 3rd - 5th Grade Blue Room

Youth 6th - 12th grade are invited to take part in worship.

11:00am Fellowship Hour

New Adult Spiritual Formation Beginning November 6 Sundays, 9am, Library

The Shout! Finding the Prophetic Voice in Unexpected Places Shout loudly; don’t hold back; raise your voice like a trumpet! – Isaiah 58:1 The opening words of Isaiah 58 lay the groundwork for this study that uses art, poetry, and video to encourage communities to find their own prophetic voice on justice and share it with the world.

November 6 – Where is Justice? November 13 – No class – Church budget Presentation in Parlor November 20 – Who is Your Family? November 27 – No class – Thanksgiving weekend December 4 – What is Freedom? December 11 – Who Deserves our Respect? December 18 – How Can We Be Whole? December 25 – No class – Christmas Day

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Tables of Thanksgiving Today Following Worship

The Board of Membership & Fellowship invites everyone to celebrate the abundance of our blessings at the annual Tables of Thanksgiving on November 6. Join us in the Social Hall for this feast!

(The Last) Potluck Supper at the Tutts

Saturday, November 12, 5-7pm During 2016, Amy and Tim Tutt have invited the entire Westmoreland congregation to their home for a series of potluck suppers in small groups (divided alphabetically). The last supper is 5-7 pm, Saturday November 12. This meal is for newcomers, people who forgot their assigned meal, or those who couldn’t make it earlier in the year. If you plan to attend the November 12 gathering, RSVP to tuttpotluck@gmail.com.

YOU’RE INViTED!

November Children's Collection - Anacostia Health Clinic The clinic provides many forms of healthcare for the homeless in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington, DC. We will collect: Christmas gifts for children (infants thru 10 years old). New clothing, books, toys (If you wrap the gift, please label the package contents.) Items will be collected during the Time for Children on Sunday mornings.

Update from the Capital Campaign Your gifts will build a stronger welcome. As of Wednesday, November 2, 2016, our pledges to the Building 2020 Capital Campaign total $1,059,625. Want to know more about this? Look for people wearing “Ask Me” badges.

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Support Our Church's Ongoing Ministry Make your pledge to the 2017 Annual Fund

I'm not a social activist nor am I an expert on social issues. I am however a proud member of the UCC and of Westmoreland Now it's our turn to address an issue that has no written referendum. This issue will require a response in many forms...some comfortable and some that may stretch some of us beyond our comfort zone.

Black Lives Matter. Absolutely, no question. Recently, as a member of the Governance Council, I was asked to consider placing a banner with those words on our church building and...I paused.

I was ashamed at my hesitation and had to sort it out. What was I thinking? I don't really know what it means. Am I trying so hard to do something that I'm simply "checking the box"? What does that banner say about my church? About me? About being a witness for social justice?

All good questions and ones I found my Governance Council colleagues also wrestling with. I took comfort in knowing that I was not alone in my confusion, or lack of full understanding. The one thing we agreed on is that the faith community has to do something at this juncture. Being a member of the Westmoreland community makes it possible for me to reach out and to act.

–--Gary Walbridge You make a difference. Westmorelanders are generous in giving to the Children’s Offering, the Capital Campaign and special denominational collections. Please be as generous as you can in your support of the annual fund at Westmoreland. You may pledge to the annual fund by returning the pledge card or by pledging online at www.westmorelanducc.org.

Go and do the same. Luke 10:37

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Upcoming Congregation-Wide Meetings

Budget Discussion Sunday, November 13, 9:00am, Parlor Discussion of the proposed 2017 budget.

Congregational Meeting Sunday, November 20, 11:30am, Social Hall Agenda includes:

2017 Nominations

2017 Budget

Vote on proposed General Synod resolution

Discussion and status of Capital Campaign and Building plans.

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We Remember these friends who died this past year . . .

Daniel Baumann

John Harry Brindle

William Douglas Brittain

Larry Brown

Robert Wilson Coll

Barbara Smith Davis

Mary Dinneen

Charles Donahoe

Pearl Gathercoal Doolin

Alice Elizabeth Duncan

Hugette Frank

Ned Gaylin

Nicola Hosh

Ann Flues Johnson

James Vernon "J.V." Jones

John Harry La Vigne

Carol Joan Mabry

Roberta Marshall

Hayward Marshall

Stephen McGinnis

Eleanor Miller

C. Robert Nelson

Debora "Debbie" Lavon Parker

Alan Pierce

Virginia Louise Price

Lester Schrader

Kenan Sisman

Patricia Fredriksen Stewart

Tain Pendleton Tomkins

Sidney Wiggins

Charlotte Zimmerman

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CR ~ Choir Room K ~ Kitchen L ~ Library MR ~ Mabry Room N ~ Nursery P ~ Parlor S ~ Sanctuary

SH ~ Social Hall YL ~ Youth Lounge RED ~ Red Class BLUE ~ Blue Class YELLOW ~ Yellow Class QR ~ Quiet Room

This calendar does not reflect the contracted

use of our building by the Washington

Conservatory of Music. Contact Mimi Miller

to schedule a room.

Sunday, 06 November 2016 9:00a Adult Education: The Shout! L Chancel Choir Warm-up S Child Care through Age 2 N Children's Music Age 3-Grade 5 MR Parent/Teacher Orientation Meeting P Youth Class-Grades 6-12 YL

10:00a Worship Service - All Saints Sunday S Church School: Ages 3-5 Yellow Church School: Grades 4-5 Blue Church School: Grades K-2 Red Stewardship Mission Moment 11:30a Fellowship of the Ringers Rehearsal Tables of Thanksgiving SH 12:15p JuBELLation Ringers Rehearsal MR Monday, 07 November 2016 12:00p ACOA Meeting MR 6:00p Get Acquainted Dinner P 6:30p Board of Spiritual Formation Meeting L Tuesday, 08 November 2016 Election Day 2:00p Staff Meeting L 7:30p Women's AA Meeting MR 8:00p Conservatory Orchestra Rehearsal SH Wednesday, 09 November 2016 9:30a ESL Classes Whole Bldg. 12:00p ALANON Meeting MR 7:30p Governance Council Meeting L

Thursday, 10 November 2016 9:30a ESL Classes Whole Bldg. 8:00p Festival Choir Rehearsal CR 9:00p Chancel Choir Rehearsal CR Friday, 11 November 2016 12:00p ALANON Meeting MR 8:30p AA Meeting MR Saturday, 12 November 2016 8:00a Volunteer Corps Board Meeting P 9:00a Marilyn Mix Retirement Party SH 9:30a Yoga MR 5:00p Potluck at the Tutt's Sunday, 13 November 2016 8:00a Volunteer Corps Board Meeting Blue 8:30a Social Justice & Action Meeting 9:00a Adult Education: The Shout! L Annual Budget Presentation P Chancel Choir Warm-up S Child Care through Age 2 N Children's Music Age 3-Grade 5 MR Youth Class-Grades 6-12 YL

10:00a Worship Service S Church School: Ages 3-5 Yellow Church School: Grades 4-5 Blue Church School: Grades K-2 Red Confirmation Class YL 11:30a Fellowship Hour SH Fellowship of the Ringers Rehearsal Middle East Committee Mtg. P 12:15p JuBELLation Ringers Rehearsal MR

Church Calendar

Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ 1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, Maryland20816 301-229-7766

www.westmorelanducc.org

The Westmoreland Sanctuary has a hearing loop installed. The hearing loop provides a wireless signal that is picked up by the hearing aid when it is set to ‘T’ (Telecoil) setting.

Alcolytes Bridget Fannon and Mary-Austin Tutt

Flowers Given by Will and Fran Irwin

In gratitude to our parents, Harriet and Dean Hopkins and Connie and Bob Irwin

Coffee Hour Host Hosted by the Board of Membership and Fellowship

Ushers for November Ralph Wooden (Head Usher); Peggy and Rick Alfonso; Casey and Stacey Fannon; Jayne MacLean; Marci and Scott Phillips; Belle Belew and Josh Sarnoff; Pete Welch; Ed Pagano and Jenny Backus

Governance Council Peggy Alfonso (Moderator); Gary Walbridge (Moderator Elect); Casey Fannon; Mary Grossnick;

Paul Leistra; Jan Lilja; Amy McKee; George Singleton; Alexis Kassim (ex officio as Minister); Tim Tutt (ex officio as Minister).

Board and Committee Chairpersons John Hatch and Beth Hayes (Personnel); Mike Weber (Treasurer);

Trey Holloway and George Christo, (Finance); Roy Grossnick and Jerry Smith (Property); Betsy Doyle (Spiritual Formation); Caryn McTighe Musil (Social Justice & Action);

Brad Case (Deacons); Keller Staley (Membership & Fellowship) Nancy Van Meter (Volunteer Corps); Judy Fogt and Pat Nelson (Flower Committee)

Westmoreland Staff Rev. Timothy Tutt Senior Minister timtutt@westmorelanducc.org

Rev. Alexis Kassim Associate Minister alexis@westmorelanducc.org

Mr. Alec Davis Director of Music/Organist adavis@westmorelanducc.org

Ms. Janet Moyer Membership Coordinator jmoyer@westmorelanducc.org

Ms. Amy Prichard Tutt Children’s Choir Director amyptutt@yahoo.com

Ms. Mimi Miller Church Administrator/Communications Manager mmiller@westmorelanducc.org

Mr. Adam Barth Student Pastor huskers-1@hotmail.com

Mr. Martell Galloway 2nd Floor Custodian mgalloway@westmorelanducc.org

Mr. Farid Beltran Property Consultant fbeltran@westmorelanducc.org

Mr. Yonce Shelton Volunteer Corps Counselor yonceshelton@gmail.com

Ms. Maricela Manzano and Lorianne Lopez Childcare Provider

Ms. Patricia Davalos and Mr. Alex Nunez 3rd Floor Custodians